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IN THIS ISSUE: Thanksgiving dinner:

The Bon Ton will be open Thanksgiving Day from 3 to 7 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended as we will fill up fast.

The Outlaw will be open for Thanksgiving dinner. We will be doing a turkey, ham, or prime rib dinner.  We will be serving from 5 to 8. 

325-4366.

 
 

Tuesday night dinners return to Backstreet Bagel as of Dec. 1

Turn Black Friday into a Blue Weekend with the Blue Pear!

Business After Hours at Alpine Bank- Dec. 3- 5:30-7:30

Elks Club Arts & Crafts sale

OURAY ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE: 

Updated Seasonal Closures- new list for you! I hope this helps.

Free matinee to kick off Yule Night!

Yule Night- Parade, Santa and oh so much more!

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa’s Beaumont location.

Ice Carvers are coming to town!

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

Festivus Street Party

Winter  Days of Play… Full Moon Ski and Soak!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Turn Black Friday into a Blue Weekend! I am having a storewide sale – 20% off everything- and there is even a special shelf with 50% off items Starting Friday, Nov 27 – Sunday Nov 29. Hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving and hope to see you this weekend. If you can’t make it….tell a friend!

Michelle Poirier

The Blue Pear

PO Box 128

450 Main Street

Ouray, Colorado 81427

970-325-0450                                                

thebluepear@yahoo.com

 
 

What has your chamber done for you lately? Check Ouray out at www.officialbestof.com or watch the video at http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

 
 

Thursday, Dec. 3: Business After Hours at the Ouray Alpine Bank. 5:30-7:30, stop in for this popular after hour’s event. This event is open to all chamber business and citizen members.

 
 

SATURDAY/SUNDAY DECEMBER 5 & 6:  OURAY ELKS ARTS, CRAFTS AND FOOD SALE.  10 AM – 4 PM Saturday, Noon – 4 PM Sunday at the Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public.  Information:  626-4239.

 
 

 
 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6:  OURAY ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE:  7 PM at the Ouray Elks lodge.  Help remember our departed members.  Open to the public.

 
 

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm – 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

 
 

Dec. 12: FREE MOVIE: The Yule Night celebration officially begins with a movie at the Main Street Theater, 3 p.m. The featured movie is, Christmas with the Kranks, starting Tim Allen and Jaime Lee Curtis.   Admission is free. 

 
 

Luther Krank and his wife decide to skip the Christmas and go to the Caribbean, but their plans are changed when his daughter decides to come home at the last minute.   They must perform a Christmas miracle to get the presents, decorations and food ready in time.

This program is made possible with the support of Twin Peaks Insurance, Alpine Bank of Ouray, Citizens State Bank of Ouray, Morning Song BnB and the Ouray Chamber.

 
 

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

 
 

 
 

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it’s finest!-Local Chocolatier’s, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People’s Choice to be awarded.  7 pm – 10 pm Beaumont Hotel’s Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

 
 

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427

Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 2-8 pm, 325-0415 for information

 
 

 
 

Ice Carvers- Dec. 18-20th at the Beaumont Hotel Courtyard- Sponsored by Erin Eddy, Beaumont Hotel, River Side Inn and Cabins, Outlaw Restaurant and the Chamber.

 
 

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

 
 

Festivus Street Party- Dec. 20 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire performance, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

 
 

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates! This list includes CHAMBER MEMBER Businesses ONLY. 

 
 

Open 7 days a week:

Backstreet Bagel & Deli- Tuesday dinners to return Dec. 1!

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant- always a hot spot!

Swim and Snack at the host springs pool- 12-6- have you tried their salad! ?

Mouse’s Chocolate- Yummy all the time!

 
 

Closed:

-Bulow’s Bistro Restaurant-Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Tundra-Closed for winter except for special events.

-O’Brien’s Pub-Closed Nov.  1-19

-Outlaw Restaurant- Closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

-Western Hotel and Saloon- Closed for the winter, except for special parties.

-Billy Goats Gruff- Closed for the winter

 
 

Closures: This list is of our members only!

 
 

Mon:  CLOSED

Café’ Ouray

Outlaw Restaurant

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Tue: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

O’Brien’s Pub

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Wed: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Papillion Main

 
 

Thurs:  CLOSED

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

      
 

 
 

Other updates- closed and open- 11/02/09                                              

*The Blue Pear will be closed Monday, November 2, 2009 – Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Will re-open Thurs, November 19, 2009 ready and decorated for the holidays to come. Please call 325-0450 for hours.

 *Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.                           

 *Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming! We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We’ve had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don’t hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.                                                         

 *V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

Winter Days of Play:

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  (1/7-10)  

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Chicks with Picks “Complete Chicks”  (1/24-28) – www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

 
 

 
 

Check Ouray out at www.officialbestof.com or watch the video at http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

OCRA Chamber Chat:

Nov. 11, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:  Yule Night- Get your float together! Spruce up your shop windows! Join the lighting competition! Together we can make this the best Yule Night ever!

          
 

Who is hosting  dinner on Thanksgiving for the public? Please let the chamber know!

VETERAN’S TURKEY BINGO AND SPAGHETTI DINNER

Business After Hours at Alpine Bank- Dec. 3- 5:30-7:30

Updated Seasonal Closures- new list for you! I hope this helps.

Yule Night

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa’s Beaumont location.

Ice Carvers are coming to town!

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

Festivus Street Party

Winter  Days of Play… January and on…and on… and on…. On-on!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  I-9 Audits

 
 

INS our of Denver is about to issue a count for random audits on businesses with I-9

employees. The chamber was visited by an officer and auditor who are offering to
help anyone review their I9′s to make sure they are accurate and filled out as they need
to be prior to any potential audits. Contact Michael Goodwin for assistance. 303-721-3118
denver.image@dhs.gov.

 
 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH:  VETERAN’S TURKEY BINGO AND SPAGHETTI DINNER, Ouray Elks lodge, 421 Main St.  Dinner 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Bingo at 7:00.  Dinner $10/person, $25/family of 4, Veterans eat free!  Bingo $5/card good for 10 games, full turkey dinners for every game winner.  All proceeds go to Grand Junction Veterans’ Hospital.  Open to the public.

 
 

Thursday, Dec. 3: Business After Hours at the Ouray Alpine Bank. 5:30-7:30, stop in for this popular after hour’s event. This event is open to all chamber business and citizen members.

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates! This list includes CHAMBER MEMBER Businesses ONLY.  (If you are going to host a
Thanksgiving dinner, please let us know!)

Open 7 days a week:

Backstreet Bagel & Deli- Tuesday dinners to return!

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant- always a hot spot!                                                          

M  Mouse’s Chocolate- Yummy all the time!

Swim and Snack at the host springs pool- 12-6- have you tried their salad! ?

Timberline Deli- Thia in Ouray!

 
 

-Bulow’s Bistro Restaurant-Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Will re-open for lunch and dinner. Tundra-Closed for winter except for special events.

-O’Brien’s Pub-Closed Nov.  1-19

-Outlaw Restaurant- Closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

-Western Hotel and Saloon- Closed for the winter, except for special parties.

-Billy Goats Gruff- Closed for the winter

 
 

Closures: This list is of our members only!

 
 

Mon:  CLOSED

Ouray Café’

Outlaw Restaurant

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Tue: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

O’Brien’s Pub

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Wed: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Papillion Main

 
 

Thurs:  CLOSED

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Other updates- closed and open- 11/02/09                                              

*The Blue Pear will be closed Monday, November 2, 2009 – Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Will re-open Thurs, November 19, 2009 ready and decorated for the holidays to come. Please call 325-0450 for hours.

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming!   We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We’ve had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don’t hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                      

 
 

Winter Days of Play:

DECEMBER

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm – 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

 
 

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

 
 

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it’s finest!-Local Chocolatier’s, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People’s Choice to be awarded.  7 pm – 10 pm Beaumont Hotel’s Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

 
 

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427 Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 325-0415 for information

  
 

Ice Carvers- Dec. 18-20th at the Beaumont Hotel Courtyard- Sponsored by Erin Eddy, Beaumont Hotel, River Side Inn and Cabins, Outlaw Restaurant and the Chamber.

 
 

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 19

 
 

Festivus Street Party- Dec. 20 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire performance, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  (1/7-10)  

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Chicks with Picks “Complete Chicks”  (1/24-28) – www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

 OCRA Chamber Chat:

Nov. 4, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:  Yule Night- Get your float together! I hear the competition is gonna be tough! Contact Erin at the Artisan Bakery to register your creative float that will show us all how awesome winter in OURAY
can be!

Last Call!

Poi! Fire! Spinning! Weehwaken!

VETERAN’S TURKEY BINGO AND SPAGHETTI DINNER

Updated Seasonal Closures- new list for you! I hope this helps.

Winter  Days of Play…
you know it!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  

The Beautification Committee needs emails/ letters from the community in support of grant and funding requests so they may continue their efforts in Ouray.   Letters of support are a very important part of the process and your support in this way would be very much appreciated. Please send email/letters to jossiranch@ouraynet.com  . Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room 

L A S T   C A L L !   

- The Deadline for the Knitting Project Class is NOON today –

- The Deadline for ”Make a Thanksgiving Thankful Thoughts Box” is Friday at Noon - 

- Galileoscope Class (Nov. 20) Registrations Needed by Monday due to supply requirements -

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

 
 

Poi:  The Art of Fire Spinning”

2 Tuesdays

November 3 & 10

from 6-8 pm at the Ouray School for ages 14 – Adult

6-8 pm in Ouray

Poi is a performance art employing a ball or balls suspended from a length of flexible materials swung in circular patterns…. with Zane Miller

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH:  VETERAN’S TURKEY BINGO AND SPAGHETTI DINNER, Ouray Elks lodge, 421 Main St.  Dinner 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Bingo at 7:00.  Dinner $10/person, $25/family of 4, Veterans eat free!  Bingo $5/card good for 10 games, full turkey dinners for every game winner.  All proceeds go to Grand Junction Veterans’ Hospital.  Open to the public.

Change of Hours? See below for updates! This list includes CHAMBER MEMBER Businesses ONLY.  (If you are going to host a
Thanksgiving dinner, please let us know!)

 
 

Open 7 days a week:

Backstreet Bagel & Deli- Tuesday dinners to return!

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant- always a hot spot!

Mouse’s Chocolate- Yummy all the time!

Swim and Snack at the host springs pool- 12-6- Have you tried their salad! 

Timberline Deli- Thia in Ouray!

 
 

 
 

-Bulow’s Bistro Restaurant-Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Will re-open for lunch and dinner. Tundra-Closed for winter except for special events.

-O’Brien’s Pub-Closed Nov.  1-19 and on TUESDAY’s

-Outlaw Restaurant- Closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

-Western Hotel and Saloon- Closed for the winter, except for special parties.

Billy Goats Gruff- Closed for the winter

 
 

 
 

Closures:

Mon: 

Ouray Café’

Outlaw Restaurant

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Tue:

Artisan Bakery

Bon Ton 

O’Brien’s Pub

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Wed:

Bon Ton 

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Papillion Main

Thurs:

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Fri:

Sat:

Sun:                

 
 

Updated 11/02/09                                                 

*The Blue Pear will be closed Monday, November 2, 2009 – Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Will re-open Thurs, November 19, 2009 ready and decorated for the holidays to come. Please call 325-0450 for hours.

 Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.                                                                                                                         

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming! We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We’ve had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don’t hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.             

                          
 

*V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

Winter Days of Play:

DECEMBER

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm – 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details coming soon!

 
 

Ice Carvers- Dec. 18-20th at the Beaumont Hotel Courtyard- Sponsored by Erin Eddy, Beaumont Hotel, River Side Inn and Cabins, Outlaw Restaurant and the Chamber.

 
 

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 19

 
 

Festivus Street Party- Dec. 20 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire performance, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  (1/7-10)  

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.  

Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Chicks with Picks “Complete Chicks”  (1/24-28) – www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at Ironton Park Nordic area on Million Dollar Hwy at 7pm to ski and then soak in the

Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at Ironton Park Nordic area on Million Dollar Hwy at 7pm to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

Requested links for the chamber chat:

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings)          www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

Ouray Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.

  

OCRA Chamber Chat:

Oct. 22, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Board of Director’s Nominations NOW being sought!  Please send suggestions to the chamber and our nominating committee will follow up with those individuals! Make a difference, be an active member of the Board of Directors!

             Did you love the flowers this summer? Let the Beautification know with a letter of support!

            Rocky Horror Picture Show

            Send out Cards with Sendoutcards.com Sat. Oct 24.

            Trick or Treat on Main Street Halloween

            OURAY ELKS HAUNTED HOUSE SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST 

            Info on Heritage Tourism

            Seasonal Closures- hours and what not

            OURAY ELKS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

            Locals day on the train — Sunday, November 1st. 

Winter  Days of Play…
For a complete list visit OurayColorado.com

            Get ready for winter activities with a little crossfit with Allen, yoga at Inner Mountain and dance with Weehawken! Ouray, Colorado, we have it all!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

 

 

Feature and other notices:  

The Hot Springs Pool will be CLOSED for cleaning and  general maintenance: October 19 – 25, 2009

 
 

Ouray is nothing short of Bountiful with Weehawken! Check out their website for a full list of fabulous classes!

 
 

The Beautification Committee needs emails/ letters from the community in support of grant and funding requests so they may continue their efforts in Ouray.   Letters of support are a very important part of the process and your support in this way would be very much appreciated. Please send email/letters to jossiranch@ouraynet.com  . Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room 

 
 

 
 

October 23 &24 Rocky Horror Picture Show- A Benefit for the Friends of the Wright Opera House. Doors open at 9:30 show at 10 pm. $12 donation for your  “RHPS” goodie bag at the door, costumes encouraged. Over 21 only

 
 

Saturday, Oct. 24- Send out Cards with Sendoutcards.com, just in time for the holidays! We are going to show people the SendOutCards.Com system. You are able to take your photographs and digital graphics and easily incorporate them into your own personal greeting card.  When you click “Send Card” we print the card, stamp it, and mail it for you.  A card to a group is a feature that allows you to do Holiday cards in minutes.  A free gift is given to all attendees and there is no charge for admittance.  The event is taking place Saturday, October 24 between 3:00 and 5:00 pm at Backstreet Bagel.  Bring a friend and have fun!

 
 

Saturday, Oct. 31:
Trick or Treat on Main Street Halloween Night from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: THE CITIZENS STATE BANK OF OURAY . Post the attached poster in your window to let the kiddies know to stop in!

Saturday, Oct. 31: The Ouray Elks Lodge 492 will once again be presenting their Haunted House on October 31st.  This is a favorite event for area children and adults alike; this year’s theme is the Haunted Mansion, loosely based on the recent Disney film. The fun begins at 6:30 PM and runs until 8:30.  Admission fee for one trip through the house and a goodie bag is just $3 per person, with a $10 rate for a family of four.  Come experience the Haunted Mansion, complete with the Dining Room, the Library, the Graveyard, the Attic, the Pit, and the singing statues.  For more information, call Manette at 325-0095.

Heritage Tourism:

“We are proud to announce the release of a new research study that reveals the popularity of cultural and heritage travel in the United States – travel to the very places that are featured on Gozaic.com!

This study, conducted by Mandala Research and sponsored by Heritage Travel, Inc. and Gozaic.com, is the first of its kind to segment cultural and/or heritage travelers. It reveals that 78% of all U.S. leisure travelers participate in cultural and/or heritage activities while traveling (118.3 million adults each year). Even more important is cultural and heritage travelers spend an average of $994 per trip – compared to $611 spent on the average U.S. trip. This contributes over $192 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

The study delves into the specific habits of cultural and heritage travelers, the reasons why they travel, and the activities they enjoy while traveling – providing detailed and valuable industry information and reconfirming the size of this lucrative market. For more information and statistics from the study, please read our recent press release:

New Study Reveals Popularity of U.S. Cultural and Heritage Travel

If you have any questions about this study, please feel free to contact us at 202-588-6200 or by email at hti_partner@gozaic.com. ”

Best regards,

                                       
 

Scott Gerloff            

Vice President, Partner Relations

sgerloff@gozaic.com

 
 

 
 

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates!

 
 

* Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming!   We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We’ve had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don’t hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                      

*V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

 
 

OURAY ELKS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

            Jim Pettengill, scholarship chairman at Ouray Elks Lodge 492, has announced that application forms for scholarships from the Elks National Foundation and for local Elks scholarships are now available.  “There are two principal kinds of national and state scholarships,” said Pettengill.  “Legacy Awards are available to children or grandchildren of active Elks, and Most Valuable Student Scholarships are available to anyone – you do not need to have an Elk in the family to apply for a MVS award.  In addition, the MVS applications are used by the local lodge to award four scholarships to local students.”

            Deadlines for these Elks scholarship applications have changed this year.  MVS applications must be turned in to either the student’s school counselor or to Pettengill no later than November 2, 2009; Legacy Award applications are sent directly to the Elks national office, and are due by January 8, 2010.  “This year application forms must be downloaded from the Elks national website at www.elks.org/enf ” said Pettengill.  “Click on Scholarships and follow the instructions.  Anyone needing information or assistance can contact their counselor or call me at 626-4239.  The early deadline is approaching rapidly, so students should start the process now.  Helping our local students to further their education is one of the most important of our community assistance programs.”

 
 

 
 

What are your winter hours and closures?

 
 

Requested links for the chamber chat:

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings)          www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

Ouray Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.

 
 

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                              

Karen Avery (2009/11)  President                                                                                    

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs

325-4981                                                                                       

 
 

Chris Bonatti (2007-2009) Vice President                                                               

The Outlaw Restaurant                                                                                                

HM: 325-4366

                                                                                     
 

Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010)Treasurer

Denim of Antiquity

Store: 325-4924

Cell: 596-1079

 
 

Clint Boots (2008-2010)        Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478

 
 

Rob Megna  (2008-2009)                                         

Backstreet Bagel

Cell: 530-575-1333

Festival

 
 

Bill Leo (2007-2009)

Ouray Mountain Sports

325-4284

 
 

Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                     

4 J+1+1 RV Park

w)325-4418  H) 325-4864

 
 

Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)

Blue Pear

325-9838

Cell: 252-256-4312

 
 

Alen Cook

Timber Ridge and Matterhorn Lodges

Cross Fit

325-325-4856

 
 

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 OCRA Chamber Chat:

Sept 30, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:

            New Local “Live Sound” Service  from our own Red Mountain Radio LLC

            Beautification Committee needs to hear from you!

            2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

            Polka Band booked for Oktoberfest!

            Living with Wildlife presentation

            Rocky Horror Picture Show

            Seasonal Closures- hours and what not

            Locals day on the train — Sunday, November 1st. 

Winter  Days of Play…
For a complete list visit OurayColorado.com

            Get ready for winter activities with a little Yoga at Inner  Mountain and dance with     Weehawken!   Ouray, Colorado, we have it all

 

Feature and other notices:  

The Hot Springs Pool will be CLOSED for cleaning and  general maintenance: October 19 – 25, 2009

 
 

STOP THE PRESSES:

New Local “Live Sound” Service

 
 

September 25, 2009 (Ouray, CO) – Red Mountain Radio LLC is pleased to announce the addition of live sound reinforcement to its list of services. This service is appropriate for local live music and events such as conferences, meetings, and theater. Complete packages for live music at small and mid sized venues include an 800 Watt digital front of house (FOH) mix, monitors, microphones, and set-up. A down-tempo music DJ service is also offered for openings, receptions, and music between live sets.

 
 

Red Mountain Radio LLC partners Eric and Ethan Funk are both electrical engineers with formal music training and a history of engineering mixes for live music and radio. “We have been asked many times if we can provide this type of service and we are now pleased to have a complete set of equipment in place.”

 
 

Please visit “sound.redmountainradio.com” for additional information and rates.

 
 

Red Mountain Radio LLC specializes in electronics engineering design including radio, wireless, radar, and digital broadcasting for customers throughout the U.S.

 
 

# # #

For more information about Red Mountain Radio LLC please call Eric Funk at 970-325-2158×12, e-mail Eric at eric@redmountainradio.com, or visit redmountainradio.com.

 
 

The Beautification Committee needs emails/ letters from the community in support of grant and funding requests so they may continue their efforts in Ouray.   Letters of support are a very important part of the process and your support in this way would be very much appreciated. showing support it would help their cause.  Please send email/letters to jossiranch@ouraynet.com    

 
 

October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run – This
run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run is scheduled to
 coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration required. For information,
visit www.ouraytrailrun.com

 
 

October 3, 2009: 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing and Oktoberfest celebration! Beer, Brats
and Bavarian Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!! 
Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an
evening celebration with live music, local brews and more! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort
Association.

 
 

October 8 : Our next Living with Wildlife presentation on October 8 will feature Brian Holmes, CDOW Conservation Biologist, on the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Project.  This project is an interesting model for a species that was thought to be extinct until a small colony was discovered in WY and bred in captivity to produce stock for returning to the wild.  Unfortunately, the ferret is dependent on the prairie dog, and they have been attacked by plague in CO this year, so a great many of the reintroduced ferrets have been lost. 626-4496

 
 

October 23 &24 Rocky Horror Picture Show- A Benefit for the Friends of the Wright Opera House. Doors open at 9:30 show at 10 pm. $12 donation for your  “RHPS” goodie bag at the door, costumes encouraged. Over 21 only

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates!

 
 

* Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.                                                                                                                          

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming!  We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We’ve had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don’t hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                        

*Spa Vivante has moved from the Beaumont Hotel and is now called Vivante Spa Therapy.The new office is on 2nd Street. All Riverstone, Massage, and Spa Body Treatments are still available by Sherrah Taylor. In October, Sherrah will also be working at Ouray Medical Center at 824 Main Street. All organic Starflower Facial and Body Products and Shining Mountain Herbs will be sold there. To make an appointment please call 970-209-8387.

 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Ouray Massage Therapy has a new location at 8th & Main. (in the Cutting Edge building)

A pleasant healing decor with a Balinese theme. Offering Therapeutic Massage, Spa Treatments and retail Chinese Therapeutic Oils, Homemade Organic Lotion & Aromatherapy Sprays. I will also be teaching some workshops as well. More info on my website: www.bodybybeej.com.

Locals get $10 off all sessions all year. Contact: 318-1113

                                   Best Regards, B.J.

 

 
 

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OCRA Chamber Chat:

Sept 23, 2009

 
 

IN THIS ISSUE:

Runners will be coming into town for the 2nd Annual Ouray Mountain Trail Run. If you would like to put any information about your business of coupons in our race bag please give to Jennifer by the 26th.

            Farmers Market on Thursday! 2-6!

            Papillon on Main will be opening at 6:00 AM this weekend only.

            List of restaurant and deli hours for the winter

            Fall Landscape Photography Workshop with Kathleen Norris Cook
 

            Second Chance Humane Society celebrating 15 years

            Fall Landscape Photography Workshop

            2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

           Oktoberfest Oct 3 at the Ouray Community Center! Jeep Tickets will be picked                         up from vendors on Fri. Oct 2. 

            Locals day on the train — Sunday, November 1st. 

Winter  Days of Play…
For a complete list visit OurayColorado.com

            Get ready for winter activities with a little crossfit with Allen, yoga at Inner      Mountain and dance with Weehawken! Ouray, Colorado, we have it all!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
 

Feature and other notices:  How is the chamber working for you? This week we arranged for Ouray Colorado- to have High Definition Footage shot (this week) because we KNOW we are the BEST Destination for Recreation! The footage will  be aired on KCNC Channel 4 Denver in October and the footage will be available for mutli-media purposes.

Do you have a feature to share? Please send it in!

 Change of Hours? See below for updates!

**Bachler’ Mine will run tours until October 1!

* Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.                                                                                                                         

 *Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We’ve had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don’t hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                       

 *V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

*Spa Vivante has moved from the Beaumont Hotel and

is now called Vivante Spa Therapy.The new office is on 2nd Street. All

Riverstone, Massage, and Spa Body Treatments are still available by

Sherrah Taylor. In October, Sherrah will also be working at Ouray

Medical Center at 824 Main Street. All organic Starflower Facial and

Body Products and Shining Mountain Herbs will be sold there. To make

an appointment please call 970-209-8387.

 
 

SEPT. 25, 26, 27 2009: Fall Landscape Photography Workshop with Kathleen Norris Cook
 A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNING TO ADVANCED STUDENTS IN OURAY, CO. For more information please see: www.weehawkenarts.org
wcaouray@yahoo.com

 
 

September 27: Second Chance Humane Society is celebrating 15 years of success and invites the entire community to join with us!  There will be two celebrations in two areas of our large service region.  On Saturday September 26 we will be celebrating in Telluride at Elks Park and on Sunday September 27 we will be in Ridgway’s Town Park. 

Both events take place from 3-5 PM and involve “Chip Parties” offering ½ priced micro-chipping for all pets (only $25!) as well as an array of “chip” treats such as chocolate chip cookies and ice cream, chocolate chip cake, chips and dip, etc.  Doggie DNA Test Kits will also be available along with live music and giveaways.  Contact Kelly @ 626.2273 for more information or log onto: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run –
This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run
is scheduled to coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration
required. For information, visit www.ouraytrailrun.com

 October 3, 2009: 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing and Oktoberfest celebration! Beer, Brats and Bavarian Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!! 
Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an evening celebration with live music, local brews and more! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. (Gypsie costumes are ok ONLY if you got the Bulgarian e-mail last week, you may not win a prize thought…..!)

                                   
 

Requested links for the chamber chat:

 
 

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

 
 

 
 

OCRA Chamber Chat:

Sept 16, 2009

 IN THIS ISSUE:

                                    Jeep Jamboree 9/18-19

                                    Farmers Market on Thursday! 2-6!

                                    Painters of America 5th Annual Great Paint Out

                                    Autumn Color Workshop & Photoshop Elements

                                    Second Chance Humane Society celebrating 15 years

                                    Fall Landscape Photography Workshop

                                    2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

                                    Polka Band booked for Oktoberfest!

                                    Locals day on the train — Sunday, November 1st. 

 
 

Winter  Days of Play…
For a complete list visit www. OurayColorado.com

           Get ready for winter activities with a little crossfit with Allen, yoga at Inner Mountain and dance with Weehawken! Ouray, Colorado, we have it all!

 
 

Feature and other notices:  

Change of Hours?- See below for updates!

*Billy Goat Gruff’s will be closing for the season on Sunday the 20th! 

We will be doing some great local specials during that last weekend… (we can’t keep the beer through the winter). So come down and help us drain our kegs!  Our last Thirsty Thursday in the Biergarten is this Thursday, and we will be doing some great $2 and $1 draft specials thru the weekend We will be closed for the winter season, but both the Bistro and the Biergarten will reopen next May! Thanks for a great summer!

*Coachlight Tavern  is still open 7 days a week at 5:00p.m. thru September and
then starting in October we will go to our winter schedule of Friday, Saturday,
& Sunday. Coachlight Restaurant is now open tuesday thru Saturday and closed
on Sundays and Mondays.  Our last day for the summer season will be Saturday Sept 26, 2009.

*O’Brien’s CLOSED on TUESDAY.

*Outlaw open from 4:30 until 9:00 (Instead of 10:00) 7 days a week until the middle of October and then it will be 5:00-9:00 6 days a week (Closed Mondays). Also we are going to be closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

*Papillion’s now closed on Wed. for the winter.

*Bachler’ Mine will run tours until October 1!

* Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours.Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.                           

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming!                         

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                               

  *V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

 
 

Fall Activities:  

Saturday, September 19, 2009 Oil Painters of America (OPA) 5th Annual Great Paint Out, Ouray, Colorado 8am-8pm All PAAC Members and other artist are invited! Hostess: Romagean Personne 970-325-0270; romagean@agogallery.com Paint at a private ranch with lunch served; paint in town in afternoon with opportunity to sell. Dinner will be available.

 
 

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 Ranch History Museum open, 1-5 p.m. in the historic Colona School ¼ mi. west of Hwy. 550 on Ouray County Road 1. Storytelling at 3 p.m. This is the last regular date of the museum’s 2009 season. Free; donation requested. Info: 970 626-5075.

 
 

September 27: Second Chance Humane Society is celebrating 15 years of success and invites the entire community to join with us!  There will be two celebrations in two areas of our large service region.  On Saturday September 26 we will be celebrating in Telluride at Elks Park and on Sunday September 27 we will be in Ridgway’s Town Park. 

Both events take place from 3-5 PM and involve “Chip Parties” offering ½ priced micro-chipping for all pets (only $25!) as well as an array of “chip” treats such as chocolate chip cookies and ice cream, chocolate chip cake, chips and dip, etc.  Doggie DNA Test Kits will also be available along with live music and giveaways.  Contact Kelly @ 626.2273 for more information or log onto: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

 
 

 SEPT. 25, 26, 27 2009: Fall Landscape Photography Workshop with Kathleen Norris Cook
 A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNING TO ADVANCED STUDENTS IN OURAY, CO. For more information please see: www.weehawkenarts.org
wcaouray@yahoo.com

 
 

 October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run – This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run is scheduled to coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration required. For information, visit www.ouraytrailrun.com

 
 

October 3, 2009: 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing and Oktoberfest celebration! Beer, Brats and Bavarian Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!!  Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an evening celebration with live music, local brews and more! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.

                                   
 

Requested links for the chamber chat:

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings)          www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

Ouray Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.

 
 

 
 

Restaurant Info:

Declaimer: This is information that restaurant members have asked OCRA to share with other members.  This is a consolidated list or reports and has not been solicited.

The Bistro at Billy Goat Gruff’s will be opening for lunches at 11am, Thursday-Sunday. Our lunch menu will feature our fabulous burgers, salads and appetizers, as well as our slow-smoked BBQ Ribs. If you are looking for a great gathering place outside, try the Biergarten, which opens at 11am daily, and offers our indoor seating area with pool table, shuffleboard and foosball.  

Are you Gluten Free or is your diet as such?

-Spangler House B&B- Call ahead and let them know (vegan and gluten free)

-Ducketts Market : has lots of available products which are wheat and gluten free.  We are also open to bringing in new Wheat free or Gluten Free products on your faves list.  Let us know we always welcome your feedback and we’re all about happy tummies. 970-325-4397

-Ago Gallery has a new cook book that will be out this May 28th that has 200 gluten

free recipes in it as well as art work by Romagean.  This book will be for sale

through Ago Gallery and San Juan Pottery.

-
Khristopher’s Culinaire also has Gluten Free products as well as Gluten Free and Food Allergy Cookbooks.  Khristopher’s Culinaire, 733 Main St/PO Box 1831, Ouray, CO  81427, Phone/Fax  970-325-4089, kc@kcouray.com, www.kcouray.com, www.facebook.com.

 
 

Weehawken Dances Classes: Drop-In Dancers Welcome!  Drop in rate:  $15/class 

 
 

Ouray Mule and Carriage: provides Stage Coach Rides on MAIN St!!! Call to arrange a guest pick up from your hotel to dinner!

 
 

New Service offered by River Side Inn and Cabins in collaboration with Peak to Peak Bikes! Bike rentals, Bike shuttle service and more! Contact River Side Inn or Peak to Peak for more info!

 
 

Ouray Massage Therapy has a new location at 8th & Main. (in the Cutting Edge building)

A pleasant healing decor with a Balinese theme. Offering Therapeutic Massage, Spa Treatments and retail Chinese Therapeutic Oils, Homemade Organic Lotion & Aromatherapy Sprays. I will also be teaching some workshops as well. More info on my website: www.bodybybeej.com.

Locals get $10 off all sessions all year. Contact: 318-1113

                                   Best Regards, B.J.

 
 

Dog Care for the day and for your yard! Little Paws and Dog Watch can help!  Little Paws will take care of your pup when you are working or gone on a trip! Daily, overnight or weekly care @ $15/day per dog. For families with multiple dogs, a discounted price of $12.50/day per dog is given for visits longer than 3 days. Daily walks, playtimes, and any basic grooming needed are included in the fee. Pick-up and drop-off services are available for a small fee.

 
 

A pet containment system from Dogwatch is a radio pet fence that uses an electronic radio signal. Our underground dog fence keeps your pet IN a designated containment area, such as your backyard or OUT of an area like your garden! All pet fencing systems are a form of electronic dog fence and should not be mistakenly referred to as an electric fence that contains livestock with an electrified wire. Indoor options also available!

 
 

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

 
 

 
 

Check out Ouray Colorado Chamber on facebook and post your photos of Ouray!

 Sept 9, 2009

 IN THIS ISSUE: Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours. Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-9, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.

Feature and other notices:  

Bachler’ Mine will run tours until October 1!

Papillion’s now closed on Wed. for the winter.

What are your winter hours and closures?

·   Thistledown Campground  to close for the season.

·   Farmers Market on Thursday! 2-6!

·    Fall hours for the Visitors Center

·    Special “dance in the park”

·    “Living in Bear Country”

·    Ouray County Railroad Days.

·    Open House for Indigo Paper Goods Barb Wade

·    WATERCOLOR with Meredith Nemirov

·    Painters of America 5th Annual Great Paint Out

·    Fall Landscape Photography Workshop

·    2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run

·    Polka Band booked for Oktoberfest!

·    Winter  Days of Play…
For a complete list visit OurayColorado.com

     Get ready for winter activities with a little crossfit with Allen, yoga at Inner Mountain and dance with Weehawken! Ouray, Colorado, we have it all!

Miss a feature? The campground host is leaving soon after Labor Day and the season is coming to a close.  Fees will not be required for use of Thistledown or Angel Creek Campgrounds from September 14 through late May 2010.  The campgrounds will remain open, but no services will be provided and the toilet will be locked.  Self-containment should be heavily promoted.  Barring that, campers should walk several hundred feet into the forest (away from the creek, campground, roads, and trails) and bury human waste in catholes at least 6 inches deep.  This is difficult to do in lower Canyon Creek and there is a lot of private property in the area, so, again, self-containment and removal is strongly preferred.

The six portable toilets further up the canyon will be removed for the season on September 15.

The toilet at Na-gach Day-Use Area, next to Amphitheater Campground, will remain open for an extended season through October.  This is the nearest USFS toilet, located just above the City of Ouray.

 
 

Fall Activities:

VISITOR CENTER HOURS as of Sept 1-30.

Monday – Wednesday          9-6

Thursday – Saturday             9-5

Sunday                                   10-4

September 10:
Living with Wildlife, “Living in Bear Country,” Two Videos, Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m., Ridgway Community Center, free monthly series sponsored by San Juan Corridors Coalition, information 626-4496.

The weekend of September 10 – 13 will provide plenty of opportunity for area residents, railfans and history buffs to experience the railroad heritage of the San Juans as the Ridgway Railroad Museum presents the ninth annual Ouray County Railroad Days. This educational event celebrates Ouray County’s world famous railroad history with a variety of events for everyone from the most serious railfan to new residents with an interest in the unique history of the area.

 Sunday, Sept 13: Barb Wade is expanding her graphic design business to include a line of stationery and greeting cards. To celebrate the launch of her new line, Indigo Paper Goods, she would like to invite chamber members to an Open House on Sunday, September 13th from 2-5pm. 102 Spruce Ct. (bottom of 5^th Ave.) 325.4123 for more info.

 September  14-16, 2009: WOOD, WATER, ROCK:  PAINTING TREES, RIVERS, SNOW, CLOUDS AND MOUNTAINS IN WATERCOLOR with Meredith Nemirov. 9 am to 4 pm each day.  At the artist’s studio and outdoors ~ Ridgway, CO

 
 

Saturday, September 19, 2009 Oil Painters of America (OPA) 5th Annual Great Paint Out, Ouray, Colorado 8am-8pm All PAAC Members and other artist are invited! Hostess: Romagean Personne 970-325-0270; romagean@agogallery.com Paint at a private ranch with lunch served; paint in town in afternoon with opportunity to sell. Dinner will be available. All costs must be paid by September 1st!

SEPT. 25, 26, 27 2009: Fall Landscape Photography Workshop with Kathleen Norris Cook
 A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNING TO ADVANCED STUDENTS IN OURAY, CO. For more information please see: www.weehawkenarts.org wcaouray@yahoo.com

October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run
				

10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run -

This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run is

scheduled to coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration required.

 For information, visit www.ouraytrailrun.com
				

 
 

October 3, 2009: 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing and Oktoberfest celebration! Beer, Brats and Bavarian Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band,  The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!!  Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular  San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an evening celebration with live music, local brews and more!

Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.

                         
 

Restaurant Info:

Declaimer: This is information that restaurant members have asked OCRA to share with other members.  This is a consolidated list or reports and has not been solicited.

The Bistro at Billy Goat Gruff’s will be opening for lunches at 11am, Thursday-Sunday. Our lunch menu will feature our fabulous burgers, salads and appetizers, as well as our slow-smoked BBQ Ribs. If you are looking for a great gathering place outside, try the Biergarten, which opens at 11am daily, and offers our indoor seating area with pool table, shuffleboard and foosball.  

Are you Gluten Free or is your diet as such?

-Spangler House B&B- Call ahead and let them know (vegan and gluten free)

-Ducketts Market : has lots of available products which are wheat and gluten free.  We are also open to bringing in new Wheat free or Gluten Free products on your faves list.  Let us know we always welcome your feedback and we’re all about happy tummies. 970-325-4397

-Ago Gallery has a new cook book that has 200 gluten free recipes in it as well as art work by Romagean.  This book will be for sale through Ago Gallery and San Juan Pottery.

- Khristopher’s Culinaire also has Gluten Free products as well as Gluten Free and Food Allergy Cookbooks.  Khristopher’s Culinaire, 733 Main St/PO Box 1831, Ouray, CO  81427, Phone/Fax  970-325-4089, kc@kcouray.com, www.kcouray.com, www.facebook.com.

Weehawken Dances Classes: Drop-In Dancers Welcome!  Drop in rate:  $15/class 

New Service offered by River Side Inn and Cabins in collaboration with Peak to Peak Bikes! Bike rentals, Bike shuttle service and more! Contact River Side Inn or Peak to Peak for more info!

 
 

Ouray Massage Therapy has a new location at 8th & Main. (in the Cutting Edge building)

A pleasant healing decor with a Balinese theme. Offering Therapeutic Massage, Spa Treatments and retail Chinese Therapeutic Oils, Homemade Organic Lotion & Aromatherapy Sprays. I will also be teaching some workshops as well. More info on my website: www.bodybybeej.com.

Locals get $10 off all sessions all year. Contact: 318-1113

                                   Best Regards, B.J.